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Patent GB-190100004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Washing, Scrubbing and Cleansing Floors.
Inventor: GEE JAMES EDWIN
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1902-02-01
Abstract: 4. Gee, J. E. Jan. 1. Floors, cleaning; mops.-Relates to a combined scrubbing and swabbing appliance. The scrubbing-brush C', Fig. 1, is carried by the bracket B attached to the tubular handle A. The lower edge c' of the back may be faced with rubber. The swab H is secured to links b<1>, and to the cup G attached to the spindle E, which is formed as a double screw thread e, Fig. 3, for a portion of its length, and terminates in the screw thread J. The sliding handle F carries a nut f engaging the thread e, and a spring clip F<1> which grips the thread e, while the wings f<1> are forced together by passing through the narrow part a of the slot a<1>, a. When the handle F is raised to the position F', Fig. 1, the rod E is raised with it, and the swab H straightened, as indicated by dotted lines. Further upward movement of the handle F bring the wings f into the wide part a<1> of the slot a<1>, a, so that the spring clip F' releases the thread e, the thread J simultaneously enters the thread in the cap K, and further upward movement of the handle F causes the rod E to rotate and wring out the swab H. In a modification, the spring clip F<1> is dispensed with, the thread J of the rod E carries a tongue adapted to engage the slot in the tubular handle A and the cap K, and a shield is placed outside the upper part of the handle to protect the hand of the user.
Patent GB-190101387-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Thickening Chines Wood Oil and Manufacturing Substitutes for Hard Resins therefrom.
Inventor: KRONSTEIN ABRAHAM
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1387. Kronstein, A. Jan. 21. Japans; varnishes; resins and resinous compounds.-Relates to the production of substitutes for hard resins, suitable for use in the manufacture of japans, varnishes, electric insulating-compositions, linoleum, &c. Reference is made to Specification No. 17,378, A.D. 1900. A suitable quantity of a resin, such as dammar, copal or amber, or asphalt, is dissolved in Chinese wood oil, with or without the addition of linseed or other drying oil, and heated for some time at from 200‹ C. to 250‹ C. If the temperature is raised to 300‹ C., an oil is produced. When dammar resin, Chinese wood oil, and linseed oil are employed, and the heating is interrupted before solidiflcation sets in, soluble products are obtained of high consistence at ordinary temperatures and suitable for use in the manufacture of linoleum.
Patent GB-190102756-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Diminishing the Solubility of Lead in Acids and other Chemical Compounds.
Inventor: LEYENDECKER HANS
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2756. Leyondecker, H. Feb. 8. Lead; alloys.-Lead for making lead piping, sheets, &c., for use with sulphuric and other acids and chemicals, is alloyed with small proportions of copper or copper and antimony.
Patent GB-190116656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Bending Sheet Metal Plates
Inventor: SWOBODA AUGUST
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,656. Swoboda, A., and Rothe, H. Aug. 19. Bending.-A machine for bending plates in two directions, principilly cup-plates for gas holders as shown in Fig. 11, has two bending-blocks 2, 3 mounted on trunnions in bearings 12 sliding in vertical guides 13. A heated plate 23 is placed between the blocks against a stop 20 on the lower block, and the upper block and a pressure plate 19 secured to the lower block are then set down by screws 14, 17 respectively to grip the heated plate and bend it to the desired radius, determine 1 by the curvature of the upper surface of the block 3. The blocks are then rotated in opposite directions through 180‹ by a hand-wheel 5 and gearing 6, 7, 9, 10, till the blocks assume the positions shown in Fig. 23, thus forming the cupped edge on the curved plate. The block 2 and plate 19 are then raised to allow the bent plate to be removed. Water pipes 21, 22 and passages 24, 25 are provided to cool the lower block, and the upper block may be also cooled, if necessary.
Patent GB-190117424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fluid Pressure Brake Apparatus for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-08-30
Abstract: 17,424. Cloud, J. W. Aug. 30. Brakes, compressed-air. Relates to brake apparatus having a triple valve which contains a slide valve acted upon independently by two pistons which are controlled by electromagnetic and pneumatic means respectively. Fig. 1 shows a diagram of the apparatus, which comprises an auxiliary reservoir 2, brake cylinder 3, triple valve 4, electromagnetic devices 5, 6 for controlling the application and release of the brakes, and various pipe connections. Figs. 2 and 4 show sections of the triple valve. The stem 19 of the piston 11 works in the hollow stem 16 of the piston 10, and has studs 20, 21 fitted in the slots 22, 23 of the stem, which has lugs 17, 18 for operating the slide valve 13. When the pistons are in the position shown in Fig. 2, the brakes are off, but, on venting the train-pipe 1, the piston 10 moves to the left, and the valve 13 slides until the passage 14 registers with the port 39, and air passes from the auxiliary reservoir through the passage 36, chamber 12, port 39, and pipe 37 to the cylinder 3 to apply the brakes, which are released by restoring the pressure in the train-pipe, and the piston 10 in moving back shifts the valve 13 so that the channel 15 connects the ports 39 and 40, the latter of which leads to the atmosphere. During the foregoing operations the piston 11 has not moved, but, should it be necessary to apply the brakes electrically, the electromagnet 42 is energized, and forces down the double valve 43, closing the port 44 and opening the port 45, and the valve-controlled pipe, which connects the chamber 8 and the cylinder 9, is exhausted through the ports 45, 46. The piston 11 now moves to the left, and the pin 21 slides the valve 13 until the port 39 receives air from the auxiliary reservoir and chamber 12 through the recess 54. The brakes are released electrically by exciting the electromagnet 47, when the valve 48 is forced down and air from the cylinder 3 escapes to the atmosphere through the orifices 49, 50. The apparatus is slightly modified when two train-pipes are used.
Patent GB-190117643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adhesive Fasteners
Inventor: HABERSTROH ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 17,643. Haberstroh, A. Sept. 3. Wafers and wafer substitutes.-A fastener for temporarily securing a sheet C of paper &c. to a table, wall, &c. D consists of a ring A of circular, square, or other shape to which is attached a disc B covered on the inner side b with adhesive matter. The fastener is detached by raising the ring A.
Patent GB-190122035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Damping Devices for Rotary Electric Converters.
Inventor: HOBART HENRY METCALF
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-11-01
Abstract: 22,035. Hobart, R. M. Nov. 1. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers. - Relates to means for preventing hunting in rotary coverters. A mass of conducting non-magnetic material is arranged in proximity to the armature or end connections. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. A copper ring A, having apertures a for the pole-pieces b, is secured by angles c to the pole-pieces. Instead of a single ring, two rings may be employed with a space between for the poles.
Patent GB-190123217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: HAYES WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,217. Hayes, W. H. Nov. 16. Motor cycles; driving- mechanism. -Relates to improvements in the driving-gear of motor bicycles and the like. The motor A, mounted on the bottom tube, has a toothed pinion b carried on a portion of the crank shaft projecting through the casing. This gears with an internally-toothed wheel e mounted on a spindle d carried by an extension of the casing and furnished with a chain-wheel f. The pedal crank shaft k is provided with a pair of chain-wheels, either in one piece or suitably secured together, which can be driven by the pedal crank through a suitable one-way clutch. One of the chain-wheels is geared by a chain to the motor through the wheel f, and the other is geared to the rear driving-wheel.
Patent GB-190125796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Suspending Umbrellas and other Articles to the Person.
Inventor: RICHARDSON PERCY
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,796. Richardson, P. Dec. 17. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -Consists generally in the use of spring clamps for suspending umbrellas or other articles from the person, the clasp being provided with a suspensory strap, chain, cord or the like. Fig. 1 shows one form of clasp, the lugs A<3> on which serve for the attachment of a chain &c. Other forms of clasps are described. Fig. 7 shows a form in which the free ends are engaged in holes in the umbrella stick. In the form shown in Figs. 8 and 8<a>, the umbrella stick has fixed on it a stud J<1> which is engaged by a spring socket B.
Patent GB-190126381-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flushing Syphon applicable to Deep or Shallow Sewers and for other purposes.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 26,381. Preston, E. J., and Williams, R. P. Dec. 24. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The lower end of the stand-pipe a of a flushing-siphon terminates in an enlargement d with a central outlet l and a lateral opening e. This opening has a comb-like edge g on one side to facilitate the sudden release of the air as the siphon is started automatically. A strip i bent to conform to the teeth g may be secured below them. The air escapes by the passage f.
Patent GB-190203147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches or Fastenings for Doors or other purposes.
Inventor: HUGHES HENRY EVAN
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3147. Hughes, H. E. Feb. 7. Latches.-The ordinary thumb-lever for lifting a door &c. latch is replaced by a lever I, pivoted to a handle F, fixed to a plate B, secured to the door. The lever I passes through the door and takes under the pivoted latch C. An extension J of the l e v e r may form a handle or claw on the inside of the door. The latch is lifted from the outside, by grasping the handle F and the lever I in the hand and pressing them together. On the inside, the latch may be lifted by raising the claw J ; or a knob K may be provided on the latch C, for this purpose.
Patent GB-190204245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rendering Pneumatic Tyres Unpuncturable
Inventor: HARRIS HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4245. Harris, H. E. Feb. 19. Tyres, pneumatic.- Between the inner air tube b and the outer cover a is interposed a shield d of celluloid, ebonite, vulcanite, papier mÔchÚ, or other like material to render the tyre unpuncturable.
Patent GB-190206878-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reciprocating Cylinder Web Printing Press.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 6878. Marks, G. C., [Campbell Printing Press and Manufacturing Co.]. March 20. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; feeding-apparatus for webs; inking-apparatus. - Relates to reciprocating - cylinder web printing-machines, especially adapted for printing in several colours. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Figs. 3 and 4 sections on the lines 3-3 and 4-4 respectively, of a machine having two beds; A, B over which the cylinders C, D reciprocate. The beds are each wide enough to take two sets of formes abreast. The cylinders are journalled in brackets 20, 21 on yokes 7, 19 mounted to slide on guides on the side frames. The yokes 7, 19 have each a long vertical slot, in which slots travel blocks 10, 16 on crank pins carried by a wheel 11 and crank-arm 15 on a shaft 12. The yokes and cylinders C, D are thus reciprocated. The wheel 11 is in gear with a pinion on a driving- shaft. The formes are inked by rollers I, supplied with the required colours by any suitable means. The web is led from the roll, first through one side of the machine as shown in Fig. 3, then over turning-bars 31, 32 by which it is transferred laterally and led back through the other side of the machine, whereby it is printed in four colours on one side. The web is led through constantlydriven feed-rollers 34, 35, 36 round fixed guides 40, 41, and a looper 38, round the cylinders C, D and guides 22, 23, 24, 25 mounted in the carriage, and thence round the bars 31, 32. It is then led back round the cylinders D, C and guides 25, 24, 23, 22 round the guides 40, 41 and looper 37, and then through the feed rollers 34, 35, 36 in such a way that they act as feeding-out rollers. The loopers 38, 37 are on a frame reciprocated vertically by a cam. Two parallel diagonal turners may be used, and be so arranged as to reverse the web and transfer it laterally, so that it is printed in two colours on each side. When it is desired to print in two colours on one side, the web may be led through one side of the machine as shown in Fig. 3, and then to a looper and feeding-out rollers. The web may also be led so as to miss any of the impression cylinders. A modification for printing in two colours is described, in which one cylinder and one bed of double width are employed, the web being led through one side and then back through the other side of the machine.
Patent GB-190208468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotton Gins and Wool Burring Apparatus
Inventor: PEARSE NORMAN PAIN
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 8468. Pearse, N. P. April 11. Gins ; burring-apparatus.-The material is fed from a hopper b, Fig. 1, the outlet of which may be regulated by an adjustable " gate " b<1>, to a pair of burring or ginning rollers l, l', which may be of the kind described in Specification No. 8467, A.D. 1902. Each roller is provided with a doctor blade m, m<1> having an edge in which are cut square and bevelled teeth. The burrs and seeds are stripped from the material by a spirally-bladed roller k, the blades of which may be of various forms and inclinations and may be serrated or toothed. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which the seeds &c. are removed by a reciprocating toothed blade a, in lieu of which a bladed roller may, however, be used. Above the doctor blade are arranged a series of resilient prongs d<4>, or two sets of blades d, d<1>, of which one or both may be made to vibrate.
Patent GB-190209801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Jack-strips
Inventor: ERICSSON LARS MAGNUS
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9801. Ericsson, L. M. April 28. Switchboards for telephone systems are formed with the jack strips 1 tongued a the ends to fit into grooves or partial grooves in the standards 7. The strips 1 are provided with faceblocks 3 and spring supports 5. The blocks 3 are recessed at the ends, and are slotted where two blocks 3 meet to receive cover-strips 11 through which screws 12 pass.
Patent GB-190220934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 20,934. Thompson, W. P., [McMillan Engine and Machine Co.]. Sept. 25. Annular-chamber type. - Relates to rotary engines of the geared - vane type described in Specification No. 9306, A.D. 1902, and consists in making the engine compound or multiple-expansion, and reversible. The high and low pressure cylinders A, M, Figs. 1 and 9, aro separated by the steam chest J and are traversed by shafts C, D carrying pistons E, geared to abutments F. The piston vane G fits a recess G<1> in the abutment. For forward running, the steam or other motive fluid is admitted by a governor-controlled cut-off valve H, and passes through a reversing - valve 1, Figs. 1 and 13, into the high-pressure cylinder then through the second reversing-valve L to a passage in the casing, and through ports v in the valve I into the low-pressure cylinder. For backward running, the valves I, L are reversed, and their arrangement of ports is such that the highpressure cylinder is. cut out and the steam passes directly into the low-pressure cylinder from the lower valve L, which is arranged with a cut-off valve, not shown, similar to the valve H. The steam exhausts through the upper valve I and a passage in the casing formed by a partition S.
Patent GB-190225428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders and the like
Inventor: EICH GEORG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 25,428. Eich, G. F. Nov. 19. Tobacco pipes, cigar holders, &c.-The stem is constructed with a smoke passage b and a liquid chamber c opening into the space d, into which projects the extension k of the connecting-piece f. The bores g, h communicate with the bores l, m of the mouthpiece e, which approach and coalesce, forming the passage n.
Patent GB-190228923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gauntlet.
Inventor: MENDELSOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,923. Mendelsohn, X. Dec. 31, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gauntlets.-Relates to gauntlets designed to prevent the admission of dust, cold air, &c. up the sleeves. The gauntlet, shown in section in Fig. 2, is made up of a stiff cuff-like part 2 covered with flexible material 4, which is prolonged at one end beyond the part 2, while at this end it is folded on itself and an elastic cord 11 is inserted in the fold.
Patent GB-190300025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolly Electric Tramways.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1904-01-01
Abstract: 25. Hall, G. Jan. 1. Electric tramways on the overhead system. Conductors.-Relates to an automatic device for cutting off the current in trolley wires or crossfeed wires when they break. Fig. 2 shows a view of the arrangement as seen from the centre of the track. Figs. 3 and 4 show an elevation and plan of the trolley-wire portion detached. The trolley wire is connected to arms b, which are pivoted at g to the central part a. The arms b are insulated from the part a at the pivot g, as shown in Fig. 5, electrical contact being obtained by a block h under the influence of the spring i. When the trolley wire breaks, the arm b falls, thus breaking the contact and cutting out the wire between two such arrangements. Similar arrangements are placed on the cross-feed wires, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190304177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim Brakes for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: OGLE PERCY JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 4177. Ogle, P. J. Feb. 21. Brakes.-Rim brakes of the kind in which the brake shoes are carried by pivoted arms, are arranged so as to obviate the unbalanced lateral thrust which usually accompanies the application of the brake. The arms a, pivoted at b, carry the shoes c. Discs d are eccentrically pivoted to the upper ends of the arms, and are rotated, so as to thrust the upper ends of the arms apart and apply the brakes, when a rod, cord, or wire, of which the branches y are connected to the discs, is pushed or pulled. The discs may be replaced by cams, having, projecting arms to which the members g are secured. In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the cams d are provided with teeth gearing with a rack connected to the operating rod, cord, or wire f. The shoes are normally held away from the wheel by spring clips k, the ends l of which embrace the fork of the cycle. In another modification, Fig. 5, the discs d are actuated by flat strips n, connected to the cord or the like f and passing round the discs, to which they are secured. The strips may be replaced by cords, to accommodate which the peripheries of the discs are recessed.
Patent GB-190311626-A (GB)
Title: A Conveyor for Conducting Straw from a Thrashing Machine either to a Receptacle to be Round or to the Ground.
Inventor: ISAAC WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 11,626. Isaac, W. May 21. Conveyers.-Relates to the attachment to a thrashing-machine of a conveyer which conducts the straw either to a receptacle in which it can be bound into trusses by hand or to the ground to be otherwise disposed of. The conveyer consists of a trough a connected to the thrashing-machine x by brackets a' and supported at its lower end on hinged legs l. Shafts b are mounted in the trough a and support an endless apron, chains, or the like d to which cross slats e, tines, or similar devices are attached to convey the straw k from the thrashing- machine to a receptacle formed of curved prongs h in which the straw accumulates until there is sufficient to form a truss, which is then bound by hand. The upper shaft b is driven by belt or other gearing from the shaft of the roller y of the thrashing-machine.
Patent GB-190312540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storm, or other Valves.
Inventor: SIM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,540. Sim, T. June 3. Water-escape ports; sea cocks.-Fig. 1 shows a storm &c. valve for use in ships. The flange b at the outlet end of the valve, is fitted water-tight to the ship's skin, and the valve d, faced with leather j, is connected by arms k to a hinge g, the arms being weighted so that the valve seats normally on to a shoulder c in the casing a. An orifice e in the casing is closed by a cover f carrying a baffleplate l, which prevents the action of the sea on the valve above its pivots. The valve may also be hung by pivot pins from the cover f.
Patent GB-190313944-A (GB)
Title: Remedy for Scab in Sheep
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 13,944. Robertson, A. June 23. Fatty oils.-A sulphurated oil for use in making a lotion for treating scab in sheep is obtained by treating castor oil with sulphuric acid and adding sufficient soda to render the oil alkaline.
Patent GB-190315828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheep Shears.
Inventor: BOERS OTTO
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,828. B÷rs, 0. July 17. Shears.- In modifications o f the hand-operated sheep shears described in Specifications Nos. 21,886 and 25,808, A.D. 1902, the dovetailed recesses in the blades, formed for the reception of the shanks of the bows, are made by pressing up parts a, b, Fig. 1<a>, forming inclines adapted for the shank e, Fig. 7, which is split longitudinally, is forced into the recess, and is held by friction. The part b may be formed by turning over an extension on the back edge of the blade, as shown in Figs 7 and 7<a>. One or both of the parts a, b may be discontinuous, and the parts c between them may be removed.
Patent GB-190318222-A (GB)
Title: Improved Top
Inventor: BAUM JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 18,222. Baum, J. Aug. 24. Tops; musical toys.-A cylindrical axial hole C is formed in a top, and a whistle D is secured above the hole by packing E. Side holes F enter the hole C nearly tangentially, and, when the top is spinning, air is exhausted through the holes F, a current of air thus being drawn through the whistle D.
Patent GB-190318514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving Bands of Projectiles for Ordnance.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 18,514. Hadfield, R. A., and Jack, A. G. M. Aug. 27. Drawings to Specification. Lubricants for ordnance projectiles. Graphite mixed with vaseline, or molasses and water, is mixed to a stiff paste, and is forced through a die to form a cord suitable for insertion in grooves cut in the driving-band of the projectile.